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Toyota Prius

Red · Electric · 2010 · 1,798 cc

A12 PHVMOT history

A12 PHV is a red electric Toyota Prius first used on 29 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 261,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

A12 PHV red Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
261,030 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
18,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 PHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Electric
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 PHV was last recorded at 261,030 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 15,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,161 miles · 26 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,869 miles
Average per year
18,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 261,030 miles
  • 2024 – 245,161 miles
  • 2023 – 210,433 miles
  • 2022 – 201,134 miles
  • 2021 – 178,866 miles
  • 2020 – 166,059 miles
  • 2019 – 165,118 miles
  • 2018 – 135,357 miles
  • 2017 – 120,678 miles
  • 2016 – 92,935 miles
  • 2015 – 69,476 miles
  • 2014 – 50,773 miles
  • 2013 – 24,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,030 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    261,030 miles
    Test number
    848927290735
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail261,030 miles (+15,869)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,030 miles
    Test number
    890621986452
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass245,161 miles (+34,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    245,161 miles
    Test number
    202598369972
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass210,433 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    210,433 miles
    Test number
    513619168280
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail210,432 miles (+9,298)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,432 miles
    Test number
    387604099820
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass201,134 miles (+22,268)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    201,134 miles
    Test number
    498798936818
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass178,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    178,866 miles
    Test number
    705446284718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail178,866 miles (+12,807)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,866 miles
    Test number
    577735118118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass166,059 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,059 miles
    Test number
    261973496209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,058 miles (+940)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,058 miles
    Test number
    881192100820
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass165,118 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,118 miles
    Test number
    526108357106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass158,037 miles (+103)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    158,037 miles
    Test number
    326570257863
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just passed at 18%

  13. Fail157,934 miles (+22,577)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,934 miles
    Test number
    994942004368
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just passed at 18%

  14. Pass135,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,357 miles
    Test number
    769117219854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail135,352 miles (+14,674)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,352 miles
    Test number
    125480200082
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  16. Pass120,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,678 miles
    Test number
    958938749107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail120,665 miles (+27,730)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,665 miles
    Test number
    532339293692
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass92,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,935 miles
    Test number
    681029385831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail92,935 miles (+23,459)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,935 miles
    Test number
    892238436906
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,476 miles (+18,703)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,476 miles
    Test number
    746993995063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass50,773 miles (+26,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,773 miles
    Test number
    147404494052
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass24,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,215 miles
    Test number
    166419793495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 PHV

Does A12 PHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 PHV is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 PHV?
The MOT on A12 PHV is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 PHV done?
A12 PHV was recorded at 261,030 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 18,633 miles a year.
Has A12 PHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 PHV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 PHV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 PHV find?
A12 PHV passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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